$505,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2025

491 Elm St Montpelier, VT 05602

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,950 Sq Ft
1.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Solar Power System
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Street School Rated A-
  • Mud Room
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to easy living in this spacious, freshly painted ranch home just minutes from downtown Montpelier. Set on a large, flat lawn with frontage on the beautiful North Branch River — and safely outside the flood zone — this property offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and natural beauty.

Inside, you’ll find an open floor plan designed for today’s lifestyle, featuring a bright living area that flows effortlessly into the kitchen and dining spaces. Three generously sized bedrooms and two bathrooms provide plenty of room to spread out. The basement adds even more potential with a large open layout and a partially finished 3/4 bath already in place, just awaiting your finishing touches.

An attached two-car garage connects to a large mudroom, making everyday living easy in every season. Enjoy time outside on either the front or back decks, ideal for morning coffee or evening gatherings.

Whether you're looking to entertain, relax, or explore the vibrant Montpelier community, this freshly updated home is ready to welcome you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robyn Fulton

birch+pine Real Estate Company Listed on: 05/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Robyn Fulton

birch+pine Real Estate Company Listed on: 05/02/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 1.41 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Mud Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From State St. turn onto Elm St. (VT Rt. 12). House on right past Cummings St.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Display On Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, River Frontage
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public, Public Maintained Road
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2950.0
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Mudroom
  • Room_2_Type: Laundry Room
  • Room_4_Type: Living/Dining
  • Room_5_Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Assessor
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Climate Controlled, Concrete Floor, Interior Stairs
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.41
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 61420.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Sep 23, 2025
Sold by
Frog Hollow Development Llc
Bought by
Fournier Paul and Fournier Stephanie M
Seller's Agent
Robyn Fulton
birch+pine Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Robyn Fulton
birch+pine Real Estate Company
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-10.62%
Views
87

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2024
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Acosta Salvador
Bought by
Frog Hollow Development Llc
Seller's Agent
Lucy Ferrada
Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier)
Buyer's Agent
Robyn Fulton
birch+pine Real Estate Company
List Price
$620,000
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-8.06%
Views
143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2022
Sold by
Acosta Maricela P and Acosta Salvador L
Bought by
Acosta Salvador L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2012
Closed on
Nov 7, 2014
Sold by
Susan M Coryell Estate
Bought by
Acosta Maricela P
Seller's Agent
Tim Heney
Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier)
Buyer's Agent
Winston Churchill Jr
BCK Real Estate
List Price
$292,500
Sold Price
$304,900
Premium/Discount to List
$12,400
4.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2007
Sold by
Cody William P
Bought by
Corvell Susan M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $505,000 --
Deed $570,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $304,900 --
Grant Deed $386,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Sold $505,000 -3.8% $171 / Sq Ft
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $525,000 -7.1% $178 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $565,000 -0.9% $192 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $570,000 -3.2% $193 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Price Changed $589,000 -1.5% $200 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Price Changed $598,000 -1.8% $203 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Price Changed $609,000 -1.8% $206 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $620,000 +103.3% $210 / Sq Ft
11/07/2014 11/07/14 Sold $304,900 +4.2% $141 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/29/2014 09/29/14 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2012 10/21/12 For Sale $292,500 -- $135 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,411 $578,600 $133,500 $445,100
2023 $6,481 $578,600 $133,500 $445,100
2022 $9,003 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2021 $9,057 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2020 $8,900 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2019 $8,504 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2018 $8,234 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2016 $8,109 $305,300 $85,200 $220,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5039188

PrimeMLS

APN: 405-126-10681